Overhead Crane Operator - Various Locations

Yates Construction; Mississippi; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A top construction company is seeking an experienced Crane Operator in Mississippi. Responsibilities include operating a crane to lift heavy equipment, performing safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Candidates should have over four years of experience in industrial crane operations and the ability to pass necessary certification tests. The position requires adherence to safety protocols and the ability to work in various environmental conditions. This role emphasizes a commitment to safety and operational efficiency in construction projects.

Qualifications

• Four years of heavy industrial crane operator experience.
• Successfully pass crane operation certificate test.
• Maintain safe crane operations as per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane to lift and position large objects at construction sites.
• Perform daily safety inspections of the crane.
• Assist in unloading and assembling cranes for construction.

Skills

Heavy crane operation

Radio communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Summary

A Crane Operator operates a crane to lift, position, and place machinery, equipment, or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.

Overview Of Primary Duties

• Ability to use a surveyor's level to maintain elevation grades on project sites.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of light and heavy equipment.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Assists in unloading and assembling cranes or other hoisting equipment to be used in construction activities.
• Utilizes basic skills as an operator in swinging rig, raising or lowering crane boom, raising and lowering load lines on the crane.
• Maneuvers and positions load over designated areas in a smooth, safe manner.
• Utilizes load charts to determine the load and radius capabilities of the crane.
• Performs daily safety inspection of crane and recognizes possible problem areas such as worn cables, worn bands on hoisting mechanisms, broken gears, housing, etc.
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles.
• Follow Yates Code of Conduct.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Safety Responsibilities and Expectations

• Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices.
• Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
• Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
• Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
• Participate in workplace inspections.
• Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
• Participate in required and assigned training.
• Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
• Present a mature approach to working safely.
• Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.

Qualifications

• Four (4) + years of heavy industrial‑related heavy crane operator experience.
• Be capable of successfully passing a crane operation certificate test.
• Operate cranes by way of radio communications or hand signals, if applicable.
• Responsible for maintaining safe crane operations as per Yates and manufacturers procedures/guidelines within the crane’s capabilities.
• Wearing, inspecting, and caring for required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and follow crane operator procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan, and perform work activities independently.
• The degree of job responsibilities and requirements may vary depending on months of experience.
• Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights.

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an all-inclusive list of functions that an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

• All weather conditions at varying temperatures.
• Work at varying elevations.
• Will work in windy and dusty environments.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools.
• Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms.
• Required to wear safety‑approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above.
• Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting.
• Ability to talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News‑Record, Yates Construction is family‑owned. It provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the nation's top commercial and industrial construction companies. We are financially sound, with a significant bonding capacity and vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors, including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to add value to them and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each client achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction is a military‑friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.